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Major Google Play Store Changes End 30% Fees, Third-Party Stores Easier to Use

The new rules announced by Google follow a lawsuit with Epic Games, and may improve your experience with the Play Store.

Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case

The settlement affirms that developers in the Play Store will be able to steer users to other forms of payment. This is what got Fortnite pulled from the Play Store (and Apple App Store) back in 2020.

Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower most app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or ...

Google Play’s monopoly era is finally over

Expected to go live globally by next year, the Google Play Store will offer developers more choice when it comes to billing.
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Google vs Epic Games dispute ends as ‘registered’ Android app stores, lower fees roll out this year

Google has announced changes coming for third-party Android app stores and lower fees as the Epic Games dispute has finally ended.

Google Revamps Android App Stores to Resolve Antitrust Claims

Alphabet Inc.’s Google unveiled a new system for apps on its Android phones and tablets Wednesday, agreeing to easier access ...